Russound 5C51 Installation Manual

Russound 5C51 Installation Manual

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Acclaim™ 5 Series
In-ceiling Loudspeaker
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  • Page 1 Acclaim™ 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 IntroductIon Introduction Thank you for selecting the Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Speakers. Like all Russound speakers, they combine acoustic technology with durability and will provide years of musical enjoyment. The single-point stereo models feature a dual voice coil design allowing both right and left signals to function in one speaker.
  • Page 3: Preparation / Wiring Info

    T-bar "drop ceilings" with very thin fiberboard panels which can buzz and vibrate. If needed, reinforce the drop-in panel with wood or particle board. What kind to use: We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier- •...
  • Page 4: Preparation / Speaker Placement

    The multiple surround locations can all be made to work as long as the tweeters are properly directed. The ceiling speakers should have the tweeters aimed toward the listener. Good Placement Home Theater Background Listening Surround Sound Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 5: Preparation For Installation

    Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles. the ceiling. Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all wiring, adjacent studs. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out. There are pipes, duct work, and lightly mark the outline with a pencil.
  • Page 6 • If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire. with ordinary latex paint. Use the paint shield to protect the speaker from any paint spatter.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Connect a safety wire from the building structure to the speaker frame or through the speaker basket. It should not interfere with the speaker Install Speaker Frame operation. Safety wire Attach Safety Wire Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 8: Tests And Adjustments

    Gently turn up the volume. You should hear music coming out of your new +3 dB: Increases the loudness of the selected frequency (Bass or Treble) Russound Speakers! (If you don’t, refer to the troubleshooting guide.) (recommended start setting) Now rotate the stereo’s balance control all the way to the left. Sound should 0 dB: Selected frequency remains neutral only come out of your left speaker.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check for stray wire strands crossing the speaker terminals. • Defective speaker - contact your Russound dealer or call Russound Tech Support at 603.659.5170. • Any other problems not listed, discuss with your dealer or call Russound. Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Range: 43 Hz - 20 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms per channel Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms per channel Unit Weight: 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg) Unit Weight: 2.85 lbs (1.29 kg) Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 11 Frequency Range: 40 Hz - 20 kHz -6/+3 dB Frequency Range: 28 Hz - 20 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms per channels Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Unit Weight: 2.85 lbs (1.29 kg) Unit Weight: 4.75 lbs (2.15 kg) Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 12 Sensitivity: 89 dB SPL (2.83V @ 1m) Frequency Response: 47 Hz - 20 kHz ± 3 dB Frequency Range: 37 Hz - 20 kHz -6/+3 dB Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms per channel Unit Weight: 4.75 lbs (2.15 kg) Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3"...
  • Page 14 Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 15 Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual...
  • Page 16: Installation Manual

    Russound, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Specifications are subject to change without notice. tel 603.659.5170 • fax 603.659.5388 Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. email: tech@russound.com www.russound.com 28-1310 Rev. 1 04/01/09...

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